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<blockquote data-quote="migolito" data-source="post: 765164" data-attributes="member: 64638"><p>Lotsa good advice. Here's my 2 cents: If your're sleeping on a cot, that tells me your sleeping in a tent where you drive to. So, weight isn't an issue. Get a full zip rectangular synthetic bag rated to zero. You'll have room to spare and can unzip if its too hot. Sleep in a Full width air pad and your good for whatever comes your way.</p><p></p><p>If weight is an issue (your're packing or carrying the bag) you need to look at "sleep systems", not just a bag. </p><p>1. A sleep system starts with a mat/pad. I use a REI Lite-core 1.5 mummy full length in all expected weather conditions. NEO is good also and IF your a gram counter is best.</p><p>2. Next I wear ultra-lite synthetic long underwear-full sleeves/socks/hat. These are used only for sleeping and weigh less than 4 oz. Don't wear anything you hiked around in to bed. Even IF you think its dry, its not and will cause you to become cold. This is where most people screw up, they wear outside cloths in the bag.</p><p>3. Sleeping bag. I have 3, all Down. I have Go-lite 40 deg bag that weights 1lb 5 oz and packs smaller than my pad. With my system it will comfortably take me down to 30 degs. This whole system weighs less than 2 lbs! Great for Archery seasons.</p><p>I have a Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20 deg bag. With my system its good for 10 degs.</p><p>Next I have a Kelty Ignite drydown 0 degs bag. This is better than the WM(check it out) and half the cost. This bag will take me down to past zero, at which point I'm going home.</p><p></p><p>If you don't have a sleep system try it and I guarantee you will sleep much warmer...or your money back <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="migolito, post: 765164, member: 64638"] Lotsa good advice. Here's my 2 cents: If your're sleeping on a cot, that tells me your sleeping in a tent where you drive to. So, weight isn't an issue. Get a full zip rectangular synthetic bag rated to zero. You'll have room to spare and can unzip if its too hot. Sleep in a Full width air pad and your good for whatever comes your way. If weight is an issue (your're packing or carrying the bag) you need to look at "sleep systems", not just a bag. 1. A sleep system starts with a mat/pad. I use a REI Lite-core 1.5 mummy full length in all expected weather conditions. NEO is good also and IF your a gram counter is best. 2. Next I wear ultra-lite synthetic long underwear-full sleeves/socks/hat. These are used only for sleeping and weigh less than 4 oz. Don't wear anything you hiked around in to bed. Even IF you think its dry, its not and will cause you to become cold. This is where most people screw up, they wear outside cloths in the bag. 3. Sleeping bag. I have 3, all Down. I have Go-lite 40 deg bag that weights 1lb 5 oz and packs smaller than my pad. With my system it will comfortably take me down to 30 degs. This whole system weighs less than 2 lbs! Great for Archery seasons. I have a Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20 deg bag. With my system its good for 10 degs. Next I have a Kelty Ignite drydown 0 degs bag. This is better than the WM(check it out) and half the cost. This bag will take me down to past zero, at which point I'm going home. If you don't have a sleep system try it and I guarantee you will sleep much warmer...or your money back :) [/QUOTE]
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